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1. A system, comprising: a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: assigning, by the system, target identifiers to femtocell access point devices based on demographics and interests of subscriber identities associated with the femtocell access point devices, wherein a femtocell access point device of the femtocell access point devices is assigned a target identifier based on the femtocell access point device being associated with a subscriber identity determined to satisfy a criterion based on the demographics and the interests; receiving, by the system, a first transmission comprising a message comprising the target identifier; identifying, by the system, the femtocell access point device as a targeted recipient of the message based on the target identifier; and transmitting, by the system, a second transmission comprising the message to the femtocell access point device.
A system targets communications to specific femtocell access points (small, low-power cellular base stations) based on the demographics and interests of the subscribers using those access points. The system assigns a unique target identifier to each femtocell based on the subscriber's characteristics. When a message is sent with a specific target identifier, the system identifies the corresponding femtocell and transmits the message only to that femtocell. This allows for targeted messaging to femtocell users.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the demographics and the interests of subscriber identities are received from the femtocell access point devices.
The system described in Claim 1 refines the targeting process by using demographic and interest information that's directly provided by the femtocell access points. This means that each femtocell reports details about the users connected to it (age, gender, interests, etc.) to the central system. This data is then used to create more accurate target identifiers and ensure messages are delivered only to the most relevant femtocells.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the criterion is based on whether a defined familial relationship is present between identities of the subscriber identities.
The system described in Claim 1 uses familial relationships between subscriber identities as a criterion for assigning target identifiers. For instance, if multiple subscribers at different femtocells are identified as family members, the system can assign a common target identifier to those femtocells. This enables targeted messaging relevant to families, like family-oriented advertisements or announcements.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the criterion is based on whether an identity of the subscriber identities has a defined gender.
The system described in Claim 1 uses gender as a criterion for assigning target identifiers. For example, femtocells primarily used by female subscribers could be assigned a specific target identifier. This enables targeted messaging based on gender-specific interests, such as targeted advertisements for clothing or beauty products.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the criterion is based on whether some of the femtocell access point devices have been determined to be located within a common weather coverage area.
The system described in Claim 1 considers the weather coverage area of femtocells when assigning target identifiers. Femtocells located within the same weather area are assigned the same identifier, enabling targeted messaging related to weather conditions like storm warnings or local weather-dependent promotions.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the criterion is based on whether a demographic of the demographics satisfies a defined income criterion.
The system described in Claim 1 uses income levels of subscribers as a criterion for assigning target identifiers. Femtocells associated with subscribers meeting a certain income threshold are assigned a specific target identifier, allowing for targeted messaging such as advertisements for luxury goods or financial services.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the criterion is based on whether a demographic of the demographics satisfies a defined age criterion.
The system described in Claim 1 uses age demographics of subscribers as a criterion for assigning target identifiers. Femtocells associated with subscribers meeting a certain age threshold are assigned a specific target identifier, allowing for targeted messaging such as advertisements for senior discounts or products targeted towards younger demographics.
8. A method, comprising: assigning, by a system comprising a processor, target identifiers to home nodeB access point devices based on demographics and interests of subscriber identities associated with the home nodeB access point devices, wherein a home nodeB access point device of the home nodeB access point devices is assigned a target identifier based on the home nodeB access point device being associated with a subscriber identity determined to satisfy a specified criterion based on the demographics and the interests; receiving, by the system, a first transmission comprising a message comprising the target identifier; identifying, by the system, the home nodeB access point device as an intended recipient of the message based on the target identifier; and sending, by the system to the home nodeB access point device, a second transmission comprising the message to the home nodeB access point device.
A method targets communications to specific home nodeB (HNB) access points (small, low-power cellular base stations) based on subscriber demographics and interests. The system assigns a target identifier to each HNB based on the subscriber's characteristics. When a message includes a specific target identifier, the system identifies the corresponding HNB and transmits the message only to that HNB, enabling targeted messaging.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the specified criterion is with respect to a defined political view of the subscriber identity of the subscriber identities.
The method described in Claim 8 uses the subscriber's political views as a criterion for assigning target identifiers to home nodeB access points. For example, HNBs associated with subscribers holding similar political views would be grouped and targeted with specific messages or content related to those views. This allows for targeted messaging based on political affiliation.
10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the demographics and the interests of the subscriber identities are derived from information received from the home nodeB access point devices.
In the method of Claim 8, demographic and interest information about subscribers is gathered directly from the home nodeB access points (HNBs). The HNBs provide data about their users, which is then used to create target identifiers and send appropriate messages to the correct HNBs. This data source ensures the targeting is relevant to the specific users connected to each HNB.
11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the specified criterion is with respect to a membership of the subscriber identity of the subscriber identities to a common private club.
The method described in Claim 8 uses membership in a private club as a criterion for assigning target identifiers to home nodeB access points. HNBs associated with subscribers who are members of the same private club are assigned a common target identifier, enabling messages targeted at club members like event announcements or special offers.
12. The method of claim 8 , wherein the specified criterion is with respect to whether the home nodeB access point devices are determined to be located within a common weather coverage area.
The method described in Claim 8 considers the weather coverage area of home nodeB access points (HNBs) when assigning target identifiers. HNBs located within the same weather area are assigned the same identifier, enabling targeted messaging related to weather conditions like storm warnings or local weather-dependent promotions.
13. The method of claim 8 , wherein the specified criterion is with respect to whether a demographic of the subscriber identity of the subscriber identities satisfies a defined income criterion.
The method described in Claim 8 uses income levels of subscribers as a criterion for assigning target identifiers. Home nodeB access points associated with subscribers meeting a certain income threshold are assigned a specific target identifier, allowing for targeted messaging such as advertisements for luxury goods or financial services.
14. The method of claim 8 , wherein the specified criterion is with respect to whether a demographic of an identity of the subscriber identities satisfies a defined age criterion.
The method described in Claim 8 uses age demographics of subscribers as a criterion for assigning target identifiers. Home nodeB access points associated with subscribers meeting a certain age threshold are assigned a specific target identifier, allowing for targeted messaging such as advertisements for senior discounts or products targeted towards younger demographics.
15. A non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: assigning target identifiers for access point devices based on demographics and interests of subscribers associated with the access point devices, wherein an access point device of the access point devices is assigned a target identifier based on the access point device being determined to be associated with a subscriber meeting a defined criterion based on the demographics and the interests; receiving a first transmission of a message comprising the target identifier; identifying the access point device as a recipient of the message based on the target identifier; and sending a second transmission comprising the message to the access point device.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (e.g., a hard drive, SSD, or flash drive) contains instructions to target communications to specific access points based on demographics and interests of the subscribers using those access points. The instructions, when executed, assign a target identifier to each access point based on subscriber characteristics. When a message includes a target identifier, the system identifies the corresponding access point and sends the message only to that access point, enabling targeted messaging.
16. The machine-readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the demographics and the interests of the subscribers are generated by an operator of a network comprising the access point devices.
In the computer-readable medium described in Claim 15, demographic and interest information about subscribers is generated by the network operator. This means the network operator is responsible for collecting and managing the data that is used to target messages to specific access points. The operator compiles subscriber data and uses that data to create the target identifiers for targeted messaging.
17. The machine-readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the criterion relates to a familial relationship between identities of the subscribers.
A system and method for managing access to shared resources in a communication network, particularly for determining whether to grant or deny access based on subscriber identities. The invention addresses the challenge of securely and efficiently controlling access to shared resources by evaluating predefined criteria, including familial relationships between subscribers. When a request to access a shared resource is received, the system identifies the requesting subscriber and the target subscriber associated with the resource. It then evaluates whether the requesting subscriber meets the access criteria, which may include verifying a familial relationship between the two subscribers. If the criteria are satisfied, access is granted; otherwise, access is denied. The system may also log access attempts and provide notifications to subscribers regarding access requests. This approach enhances security and privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals, such as family members, can access shared resources, while preventing unauthorized access. The solution is particularly useful in scenarios where shared resources, such as communication services or data, need to be restricted based on predefined relationships.
18. The machine-readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the criterion relates to a gender.
The computer-readable medium described in Claim 15 uses gender as a criterion for assigning target identifiers. For example, access points primarily used by female subscribers could be assigned a specific target identifier. This enables targeted messaging based on gender-specific interests, such as targeted advertisements for clothing or beauty products.
19. The machine-readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the criterion relates to some of the access point devices being determined to be located within a common weather coverage area.
The computer-readable medium described in Claim 15 considers the weather coverage area of the access points when assigning target identifiers. Access points located within the same weather area are assigned the same identifier, enabling targeted messaging related to weather conditions like storm warnings or local weather-dependent promotions.
20. The machine-readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the criterion relates to a demographic of an identity of the subscriber satisfying a defined age criterion.
The computer-readable medium described in Claim 15 uses age demographics of subscribers as a criterion for assigning target identifiers. Access points associated with subscribers meeting a certain age threshold are assigned a specific target identifier, allowing for targeted messaging such as advertisements for senior discounts or products targeted towards younger demographics.
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September 5, 2017
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